Why did my pharmacist tell me not to lie down after taking Periostat®?
This recommendation from your pharmacist is a way of preventing possible irritation to the lining of your food canal from your mouth to your stomach caused by the medication. If you lie down right after taking a tablet or capsule, it may not get to the stomach and could cause irritation to the lining of the food canal. Therefore, like many medications, you should take Periostat® only while standing or sitting and with a full glass of water (8 ounces) to ensure that the tablet gets to the stomach.
